Matthew Dent

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Dec 1832
Arrival
May 1833
Death
Mar 1833
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Personal Information

Name: Matthew Dent
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 21st Mar 1833
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1832
Ship: Jupiter
Arrival: 28th May 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Matthew Dent was transported on the Jupiter, departing 31st Dec 1832 and arriving 28th May 1833 with 176 passengers.

JupiterJupiter (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 524
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Gaynor Lovett avatar
44
on 11th May 2026

Died at sea 21 March 1833. Source: Tasmanian Papers 14. New South Wales State Library.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 15th April 2022

1832 - Australian Convict Transportation Registers Trial; 17 March 1832 Noted against name. DIED; on Voyage - 21 March 1833 Hulk Registers No; 1713. Age; 36 years. [born about 1796] Ship: Ganymede Place Moored: Woolwich and Devonport Date Convicted: 17 Mar 1832. Place Convicted: York Offence; Horse Stealing